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What is the common name of the polymer obtained by the polymerization of caprolactam? Is it an addition polymer or condensation polymer?
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Solution
The common name of the polymer obtained from the polymerization of caprolactam is Nylon-6. It is a condensation polymer because it involves the elimination of a small molecule (e.g., water) during polymerization.
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